When to plant Garlic in Zone 5a
In Zone 5a, Garlic: direct sow outdoors around Sep 3–Sep 17. Expect to harvest around May 1–May 15.
| Step | When |
|---|---|
| Direct sow outdoors | Sep 3 – Sep 17 |
| Harvest | May 1 – May 15 |
Tip: Plant cloves in fall, a few weeks before the ground freezes; harvest the following summer.
Zone 5a averages a last spring frost around May 5 and a first fall frost around Oct 1. These are zone averages — look up your ZIP for your exact area.
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